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Police & Fire
Latest LI Overdose Victim Revived, May Be Linked To Lethal Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine, Police Say
Police on Long Island say another overdose victim who was revived may be linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine that has caused six deaths and several overdoses. In Suffolk County, Southold Police Chief Martin Flatley said a 34-year-old victim from Laurel suffered an overdose at his home, but was revived with Narcan. With the number of deaths, the chief is encouraging any residents who have purchased any kind of narcotics on the North Fork or Shelter Island in the last two weeks or knows of a family member that may have purchased some, to get rid of them in a safe manner. The overdoses and …
Lifestyle
Types Of Mental Health Treatment For Teens And Young Adults
World Mental Health Day on October 10 is designed to bring awareness to mental health, help reduce stigma around mental health challenges, and provide education on treatment options. Information and support is vital for families in light of the current teen and young adult mental health crisis. Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Moreover, many adolescents don’t get the mental health treatment they need. In fact, six out of 10 teens with depression and eight out of 10 teens with anxiety don’t receive treatment. Assessment is the…
Lifestyle
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Tuesday, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. And this year, it comes on the heels of new research showing that more adolescents and young adults are dying by suicide than ever before. Released in June, the new analysis of teen suicide statistics shows that the youth suicide rate in the United States is currently the highest in recorded history — 14.46 per 100,000 for young people between the ages of 15 and 24. Moreover, suicide is the second most common cause of death in the United States among youth ages 10–19, and the number…
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Body Found In Florida ID'd As Missing 20-Year-Old Long Island Woman
The body of a missing 20-year-old Long Island woman was found in a wooded area of southeast Florida, following a search kicked off by a desperate father who posted his daughter was missing on Facebook. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the body of Jenna Jacobsen of East Islip was discovered during a search of a scrub area in Lantana, in Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida, on Thursday, May 30. Chris Jacobsen posted his daughter missing on May 18 after she had been missing for 23 days. Jenna Jacobsen, a 2016 East Islip High School graduate, who had traveled to Florid…
Lifestyle
Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…